Where does “maleyl” come from?
maleyl (English) comes from English maleic, from French maléique — maleic.
maleyl (English): A divalent radical derived from maleic acid
Definitions
- A divalent radical derived from maleic acid
Ancestry of “maleyl”, step by step
maleyl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English maleic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | maleic | of or relating to maleic acid or its derivatives |
| 2 | French | maléique | maleic |
via English YL
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | YL | A female radio amateur; Initialism of young... |
| 2 | English | young lady | Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic... |